Waddle & Silvy

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Former Bear Tom Waddle and longtime Chicago sports reporter Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman love to talk all things Chicago sports and more.

560 ratings

Publishes	Daily	Episodes	440	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Entertainment NewsNewsSports News

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Latest Episodes

4/24 5PM Night 2 IS HERE

Waddle and Silvy share their final thoughts on Day 2 of the NFL Draft before the festivities begin

25 Apr 2026 • 44 min

4/24 4 PM: Tom Thayer

Waddle and Silvy continue their conversation around Dillon Thieneman before they're joined by Bears Super Bowl champion Tom Thayer. Then, they set your weekend viewing with What to Watch For.

24 Apr 2026 • 44 min

4/24 3 PM: Dillon Thieneman

Waddle and Silvy hear Dillon Thieneman's opening press conference before they're joined by the man himself. Then, they run through Waddle's World.

24 Apr 2026 • 54 min

4/24 2 PM: Bears Select Dillon Thieneman

Waddle and Silvy break down the Bears' selection of Dillon Thieneman with the 25th pick and their thoughts on the exciting but double-edged sword of drafting the Oregon safety.

24 Apr 2026 • 47 min

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Recent Guests

Andre Dawson

Former Major League Baseball player, Hall of Famer

None stated

Episode: 4/15 5 PM: The Waddle & Silvy Chicago Player Draft

Ed Belfort

Former professional athlete/guest (likely a guest appearance)

None stated

Episode: 4/15 5 PM: The Waddle & Silvy Chicago Player Draft

Noah Schultz

Cubs pitching prospect making MLB debut

Chicago Cubs

Episode: 4/15 2 PM: A great night in sports

Connor McKnight

Broadcast journalist and sports analyst

CHSN / ESPN 1000 Chicago

Episode: 4/14 4 PM: Should the Bears trade up?

Will Bond

Sports journalist referenced as coming on the show

Episode: 4/6 4 PM: Will Billy stay?

Aki Zealis

Sports journalist known for Aki's A-List on ESPN Chicago

ESPN Chicago

Episode: 4/1 5 PM: Aki's A-List

George McCaskey

Owner of the Bears, spoke about stadium site options

Chicago Bears

Episode: 4/1 4 PM: George and Kevin speak

Kevin Warren

CEO of Bears Operations, commented on comp picks process

Chicago Bears

Episode: 4/1 4 PM: George and Kevin speak

Hannah LaMotta

Guest on the show

ESPN 1000 Chicago

Episode: 4/1: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show

Hosts

Tom Waddle

Co-host, Former NFL Player, and sports commentator with deep knowledge of the Chicago sports landscape.

Marc Silverman

Co-host, experienced Chicago sports reporter known for his engaging commentary on local sports culture.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 560 ratings

Chicago Style
Love being able to listen on-demand from the DC-area. Love the regular hits Wilbon and Big Cat.
Apple Podcasts
5
JoelSu
United Statesa month ago
Great
Listen daily from Topeka KS. Great show. Great guests.
Apple Podcasts
5
Polish art
United States2 months ago
Updating my 1 star review
The good parts of the show are lost when you completely bend the knee to Jon Gruden. Have the guy on, but don’t act like the guy is the greatest thing around. You continue to alienate large portions of your audience. I’ll check back in a year.
Apple Podcasts
1
boiler bio nerd
United Statesa year ago
Best sports show in Chicago
IMO
Apple Podcasts
5
GeauxO
United States2 years ago
Updating my 1 star review
Checked in after a long break and last week the station that supported Sarah Spain and many other women just posted an hour focused on googling women 20-40 years their junior. It started as a joke and made it’s way to awful. My childhood Waddle jersey (who has several daughters and lets it slide) will continue to gather cobwebs
Apple Podcasts
1
boiler bio nerd
United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive remarks highlight the chemistry and humor between the hosts, contributing to a lively listening experience.

Some feedback suggests the show may lean into repetitive themes, particularly regarding quarterback discussions.

Critics voice concerns about recent shifts in focus toward political topics, which some feel detracts from the sports-centric nature of the show.

Listeners appreciate the hosts' genuine enthusiasm for Chicago sports, especially the Bears.

Overall, the podcast is celebrated as a staple for sports analysis in the Chicago area, with varying opinions on specific content choices.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#7	United States/News/Entertainment News
Apple Podcasts	#199	United States/News
Apple Podcasts	#47	Canada/News/Entertainment News
Apple Podcasts	#54	United Kingdom/News/Entertainment News
Apple Podcasts	#75	Australia/News/Entertainment News
Apple Podcasts	#14	South Korea/News/Entertainment News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

4/6 5 PM: Michael Wilbon

Q: How desirable is the Bulls GM job given the current setup and free-agent landscape?

Wilbon and the hosts argue that the role is very desirable if the organization commits to a strong, autonomous front office with real decision-making power and a clear long-term plan, even if that means absorbing a rebuilding phase.

4/9 2PM A Masters Controversy

Q: What are your thoughts on Caleb Williams as a potential Bears quarterback, and how does his ceiling compare to Russell Wilson?

The hosts express a cautious optimism, noting Williams' high-level talent and potential upside but emphasize that achieving a Russell Wilson-like ten-year peak would require sustained success and elite consistency; they also discuss draft position and the historical context of top picks.

3/23 5 PM: Aki's A-List

Q: Are you surprised the White Sox are so low in the lineup rankings, and what does that imply for the season?

The panel suggests expectations should be tempered but notes potential improvements and the impact of acquisitions, indicating cautious optimism.

3/23 5 PM: Aki's A-List

Q: How was your television experience last night on Fox?

Aki describes it as fun and mentions the crew involved, signaling a positive collaboration and solid reception to the work.

3/26 5 PM: Jesse Rogers

Q: Is Nico Hoerner the best player drafted by the Cubs in the past 10 years?

The panel discusses the difficulty of making a definitive call, noting Hoerner's sustained value and leadership while considering other Cubs draftees and the longer arc of players like Chris Bryant, but leaning toward Hoerner as a strong, long-term core piece given his defensive versatility and on-base skills.

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1. Andre Dawson
2. Ed Belfort
3. Noah Schultz
4. Connor McKnight
5. Will Bond
6. Aki Zealis
7. George McCaskey
8. Kevin Warren

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